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d1g1t

Software Engineering Leader

d1g1t

. Lead the Data & APIs team, owning delivery of the Importers, Document Vault, Events, Notes, and related infrastructure modules.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software development with a focus on Python and Django, leading teams to deliver scalable data ingestion and API solutions. Proven ability to manage engineering talent, enhance code quality, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Python Backend DevelopmentDjango Framework ExperiencePostgreSQL Data ModelingREST API DesignAWS Cloud Infrastructure

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Hard Skills
Backend Software DevelopmentPython ProgrammingDjango FrameworkPostgreSQLREST API DevelopmentData Pipeline DesignCeleryRedisBig Data AnalyticsDocument Management
Soft Skills
Team ManagementMentoringClear CommunicationCross-Time Zone CollaborationPerformance Feedback
Tools & Technologies
AWS ServicesNumPyPandasBackground Processing ToolsFile Processing Systems
Industry Keywords
Financial Software SystemsTradingPortfolio ManagementWealth ManagementRisk Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudDjangoFlaskNumpyPandasPostgresPythonRedisVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the Data & APIs team, owning delivery of the Importers, Document Vault, Events, Notes, and related infrastructure modules.
  • Set technical direction and architecture for services built on Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
  • Design, write, and review code, and lead investigations of complex production issues.
  • Design scalable, reliable data ingestion and API capabilities handling large and growing data volumes.
  • Partner with Product to shape requirements, estimate work, plan releases, and communicate status and trade-offs.
  • Manage, mentor, and grow engineers in Toronto, and coordinate with contractors in Eastern Europe.
  • Raise engineering standards for code quality, testing, observability, performance, and documentation.
  • Hire for the team and help shape the broader engineering culture within Python Services.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of backend software development experience, with Python as your primary language.
  • 5+ years as a tech lead on Django or a similar Python web framework (FastAPI, Flask) at a product company.
  • Experience managing engineers, including hiring, coaching, performance feedback, and day-to-day delivery.
  • Track record of designing, building, and scaling large web systems in production.
  • Deep PostgreSQL experience, including data modeling, indexing, query optimization, and diagnosing slow queries.
  • Strong experience designing and maintaining REST APIs and data pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with background processing and distributed workloads (e.g., Celery, Redis).
  • Experience leading teams across time zones, including working with external contractors.
  • Clear, direct communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with big data and analytics workloads or data-heavy applications.
  • Experience with trading, portfolio management, wealth management, risk, reporting, or other financial software systems.
  • Experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience with NumPy, pandas, or similar Python data tools.
  • Experience with document management, file processing, or bulk data import systems.
  • Background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation package with bonus eligibility.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Fitness and wellness credit.
  • Continuing education allowance.
  • Flexible hours and purpose-driven hybrid work policy.
  • Ability to work abroad for up to two months per year, subject to conditions.
  • Choice of Mac or Windows equipment.